Meiko has launched its own range of chemicals globally through a partnership with ECOLAB, the world leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention. The launch of MEIKO ACTIVE is being supported by Meiko UK with training and a new line of dosing equipment. "This is a unique partnership that brings together two global experts in their fields," says Meiko UK MD Paul … [Read more...]
Golfing KP’s sought for conductor role
Demonstrations of gratitude are worth more to most people than almost anything else, and the most effective business leaders understand this, it is part of why they are successful. All endeavour requires a team to work cohesively towards a shared common goal, to have any chance of realising it. All members of that team also need to place the goal ahead of their own role in its … [Read more...]
Deliveroo backs the chancellor’s budget with £5 billion London listing
Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s budget included the completion of a review of listing rules designed to make it more attractive for businesses, particularly technology innovators to list on the London Stock Exchange. The changes provide listings with easier eligibility to join blue-chip FTSE indices, which attract wider investment than normal London exchange listings. As the … [Read more...]
Leading hospitality apprenticeships provider welcomes budget announcements
Rishi Sunak earlier today announced an additional £126 million in England for high quality work placements and training for 16-24 year olds in the 2021/22 academic year. Extending and increasing payments made to employers that hire new apprentices. Employers who hire a new apprentice between 1 April 2021 and 30 September 2021 will receive £3,000 per new hire, compared … [Read more...]
New end-point-assessment organisation launched to tackle hospitality shortage
EHAP, a new end-point assessment organisation has formally launched today - offering specialist hospitality assessments for apprentices working across restaurants, hotels and catering businesses. Aiming to alleviate the challenges brought about by a shortage of specialist hospitality end point assessment organisations, EHAP will use a team of qualified in-house assessors to … [Read more...]
Jura adds JX10 to workplace coffee vending portfolio
At Vending Sense we’re always excited when a new office coffee machine is added to our range, and we are absolutely delighted to introduce the new Jura JX10 to our already rather comprehensive range of Jura coffee machine solutions. Why add another machine to our extensive Jura range? We already supply the Jura We8 with its 12 speciality coffees, the Jura Jx8 which offers … [Read more...]
Umbrella Training strengthens senior management team through key industry appointment
Umbrella Training, a leading nationwide training and apprenticeship provider for the hospitality and corporate services sector, has appointed Kate Kelly as commercial director to support its continued growth strategy. A seasoned commercial and business development professional, Kelly will be responsible for developing the company’s marketing and sales … [Read more...]
Pivoting from surplus to esoteric in aid of The Clink Charity
The Clink Charity Hospitality Golf Day 2021, in association with Meiko UK is all about raising the profile of, and funds for, the work done by The Clink Charity. Vital work in rehabilitating and training prisoners that enables trainees post release to enter into a meaningful career in hospitality. The centrepiece of the day is an auction in the evening during dinner, where … [Read more...]
An Invitation to accompany your KP to play golf at The Belfry this summer
Meiko UK have always been champions of Kitchen Porters by manufacturing the warewashers KP’s like to use most. Also, through running The Kitchen Porters Club, the twitter page dedicated to KP’s. The Kitchen Porters Club highlights jobs for Kitchen Porters across the UK, alongside news and just about anything related to KP’ing, as well as some fun stuff too. Meiko UK and The … [Read more...]
Danone acquires Earth Island: a step forward in €5 billion plant-based revenue target
Danone and Earth Island have announced agreement of Danone acquiring 100% total control of the shares of Earth Island. The acquisition sees Danone take another step forward towards achieving its strategy of increasing global sales of plant-based products to €5 billion by 2025. Bob Goldberg, co-founder and CEO of Earth Island commented: "Our mission has always been to … [Read more...]
Hospitality suppliers face devastating closures and job losses without imminent support
The UK’s hospitality sector supply chain is facing devastation with 324,000 jobs at risk unless businesses receive immediate financial support from the Government, according to new research. UKHospitality’s Supplier Alliance research highlights the impact of the COVID crisis on the hospitality supply chain and the lack of financial support that has been received by … [Read more...]
3D steak looking and tasting better than the real thing coming to the UK
With the ‘alternative’ protein and meat market forecast to have a compound annual growth rate of 9.7 % between 2020 and 2025, steaks manufactured by 3D printers are looking ever more likely to appear on UK menus soon. Redefine Meat has recently received $29 million in funding to build a manufacturing and distribution plant in Israel, targeting not just their home … [Read more...]
#SeriouslySocial: winning with Pavlova & Cream
Social media for many remains a folly, something those ‘quirky’ young folk do, but for the informed it has become the communication channel of choice. However much you may abhor Ex - President Donald Trump, his use of twitter was effective. Think about it. Brands across the world have become ever so more influential from not just understanding how to apply strategic and … [Read more...]
Planned Preventative Warewashing Maintenance
The Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programme from MEIKO offers hospitality and catering businesses the best after-sales warewashing support in the UK. MEIKO offers: The best breakdown support in the market. Tailored maintenance packages by factory-trained dedicated warewashing engineers. MEIKO has accredited ISO 9002 and BSI Quality Standard recognition. … [Read more...]
Levy transfer scheme not being utilised enough by hospitality
The hospitality sector must do more to use the levy transfer scheme in order to tackle the pending skills crisis post-Covid-19, according to a panel of experts speaking at a high-profile virtual event, hosted by Umbrella Training. The discussion, marking National Apprenticeship Week, saw leaders from five major UK organisations come together to discuss how they have … [Read more...]
Combined kitchen maintenance and cleaning
Combined kitchen maintenance and cleaning Operating a to-do list keeps your kitchen clean to reopen safely alongside maintenance ensuring optimal operational efficiency and reducing the risk of break downs during service time. TWO Services advise the following. 1. Deep clean Even when a kitchen isn’t in use, dust continues to collect. Before you reopen your … [Read more...]
Hospitality Golf Day 2021
Hospitality Golf Day 2021 Towards the end of June, when the English summer is at its peak, eighteen teams of golfers will come together at The Belfry and take part in the annual hospitality golf day. The Clink Charity Hospitality Golf Day 2021. This year more than any other hospitality people are looking forward to once again being able to enjoy a round of golf at The … [Read more...]
